PL31 1DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Athelstan Park, 0.6km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL31, PL31 1DS offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k, down 7.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00095614 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ATHELSTAN PARK, PL31 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ATHELSTAN PARK, PL31 1DS.
299
54
£ 42,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PL31 1DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 1DS. The average age is 54.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 350,000
16 sales · Mean £ 357,937
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL31 1DS has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bodmin College
Beacon ACE Academy
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bodmin Sea Food0.8 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Philip Johnson Butchers0.7 km
- Revolution Fuels Limited0.7 km
- Yummy Shop0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Westberry Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.5 km
- The Weavers0.7 km
- White Hart0.8 km
- Bodmin Bowls Club0.2 km
- Hole In The Wall0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Asda Cafe0.7 km
- Bell Lane Fryer0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.9 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Peking Palace0.6 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Bodmin Chicken House0.7 km
- College Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway4.2 km
- Lostwithiel7.4 km
- Luxulyan8.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Petrocs School0.2 km
- Castle Cankye Road0.2 km
- Priory Road0.3 km
- Plas Newydd Avenue0.3 km
- Plas Newydd Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL311DS · Data under Open Government Licence